Grants for Nonprofits

Browse Grants by Category

Explore current grant opportunities in our regularly updated database, organized by category to help nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals find the funding they need.

Aging and Seniors

Discover grants that support aging populations and senior citizens. Funding is available for healthcare access, assisted and independent living, caregiver support, nutrition, elder care, social engagement, and programs that improve quality of life and promote well-being for older adults.

506 grants

Arts and Culture

Discover grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives, including those for artists, performing arts, music, dance, visual arts, theatre, written works, and film. Funding is available for accessible arts and cultural activities, museum programs, arts education, and career advancement in the arts.

2684 grants

Awards

Discover awards recognizing outstanding efforts, excellence, leadership, and exceptional impact in nonprofit work, business management, education, and research. Cash awards are available to acknowledge significant contributions and efforts to advance community, educational, and research initiatives.

192 grants

BIPOC

Discover grants for BIPOC communities; Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian Pacific Americans, Native populations, and people of color. Funding supports programs for minorities and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

1966 grants

Business

Discover grants available to businesses, including for-profit companies, corporations, and small businesses. Funding supports innovation, development, operational upgrades, sustainability initiatives, and business expansion efforts.

1400 grants

Capital Funding

Discover capital funding grants that support major projects and infrastructure development. Funding is available for construction, renovation, facility improvements, equipment purchases, and capital campaigns that enhance service, expand capacity, and support long-term growth.

1825 grants

Children

Discover grants supporting children’s programs and services. Funding is available for children’s health, education, welfare, and development, including foster care, adoption services, parenting classes, and efforts to improve children’s access to resources and recreation.

1550 grants

Climate Change

Discover grants for climate change research, sustainability projects, and environmental programs. Find funding to support clean energy development, carbon reduction initiatives, climate resilience planning, and programs that advance long-term environmental protection and societal sustainability.

143 grants

College Scholarship

Discover grants, scholarships, and fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral candidates, students, and early-career faculty. Funding available for individuals, educational entities, organizations, and government agencies to support academic research, career development, and advanced coursework at colleges and universities.

163 grants

Community and Economic Development

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

1952 grants

Community Services

Discover grants that support community services and programs that benefit the public. Funding is available for outreach efforts, volunteer programs, social services, civic engagement, and initiatives that address community needs, strengthen local support systems, and improve quality of life for residents.

4596 grants

Conflict Resolution

Discover grants for conflict resolution that create positive societal change and strengthen communities. Funding supports anti-bullying programs, anti-discrimination efforts, peacebuilding initiatives, inclusion campaigns, and programs that combat racism, hatred, and bias.

38 grants

Coronavirus COVID-19

Discover COVID-19 grants, loans, and funding opportunities to support individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and communities impacted by the pandemic. Funding aids response efforts, recovery initiatives, economic recovery, and community support.

59 grants

Disabilities

Discover grants to benefit individuals with physical, developmental, intellectual, and learning disabilities, including and mental health conditions. Funding support services, advocacy, education, and accessible programming for children and adults with disabilities.

558 grants

Disaster Relief

Discover disaster relief, recovery, and emergency assistance grants for crises such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and fires. Funding supports response efforts, rebuilding, preparedness programs, and services for affected individuals, communities, and organizations.

477 grants

Domestic Violence

Discover grants for domestic violence prevention, crisis intervention, women’s shelters, survivor support, and advocacy programs. Funding supports counseling, recovery services, and resources that promote safety and aid those affected by abuse.

151 grants

Education

Discover grants for STEM, literacy, education, schools, advocacy, skills training, and community learning. Funding is available for a wide range of programs and organizations, including initiatives that support K-12 education, higher education, adult education, and programs that enhance access to learning opportunities.

4464 grants

Elementary Education

Discover grants for elementary education, primary schools, and middle schools. Funding is available for public, private, religious, and charter schools, as well as school districts focused on K–8 educational programs. These grants support a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving student engagement, enhancing academic outcomes, and fostering a positive learning environment.

1021 grants

EMS and Homeland Security

Discover grants to support EMS groups and emergency service providers, including first responders, volunteer fire departments, ambulance services, law enforcement, and police departments. Funding supports homeland and national security efforts, equipment purchases, training, and emergency preparedness initiatives.

216 grants

Energy

Discover grants for energy efficiency, clean energy programs, green technology, solar energy, and renewable energy development. Funding supports reduced energy use, infrastructure security, and economic growth through sustainable energy initiatives.

252 grants

Entrepreneurs and Startups

Discover grants and opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Funding is available for early-stage startups and innovations through mentoring, incubators, accelerators, seed funding, and business development programs designed to help grow and scale new businesses and entrepreneurial ventures.

215 grants

Environment and Conservation

Discover grants for environmental protection, sustainability, and conservation efforts. Funding supports climate change initiatives, recycling, watershed restoration, land conservation, pollution reduction, habitat protection, park maintenance, environmental education, and stewardship programs.

1747 grants

Faith Based

Discover grants for faith-based and religious organizations. Funding supports programs, services, and initiatives that align with faith-based missions, including community outreach, religious education, humanitarian work, church and temple programs, and faith-based social services.

832 grants

Farming and Agriculture

Discover grants for agriculture, farming, and food production. Funding supports sustainable practices, equipment, research, education, agribusiness, and rural development initiatives.

322 grants

Financial Assistance

Discover financial assistance grants designed to support professionals, organizations, and low-income individuals. Funding helps cover financial hardship expenses such as housing, utilities, healthcare, education, and emergency needs.

376 grants

Health and Medical

Discover grants to support medical research, healthcare programs, patient care, and public health initiatives. Funding supports advancements in treatment, disease prevention, healthcare access, medical equipment, health education and community health services.

2848 grants

Higher Education

Discover grants for higher education, including institutions of higher education (IHEs), trade schools, colleges, and universities. Explore funding opportunities for campus activities, research initiatives, faculty support, student services, and educational programs across a variety of disciplines.

1233 grants

Homeless

Discover grants for homelessness prevention, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and support services. Funding can support basic needs like housing, food, clothing, and programs addressing homelessness.

243 grants

Housing

Discover grants for housing development, community housing projects, affordable housing, low-cost housing initiatives, HUD programs, rental assistance, building upgrades, and home improvements.

735 grants

In-Kind Support

In-kind grants provide goods or services through donations of supplies, equipment, free marketing, consulting services, pro-bono professional services, volunteer staff, or expertise. These grants help reduce operational costs and offer valuable resources to support your projects or initiatives.

399 grants

Individual

Discover grants available to individuals, including artists, educators, students, researchers, veterans, public servants, and community leaders. Funding provides financial assistance for professional development, creative projects, academic research, and personal hardship relief.

1915 grants

International

Discover grants for international programs, global development, humanitarian aid, and cross-border initiatives. Funding supports organizations based locally that implement projects abroad to improve health, education, economic development, and disaster relief.

598 grants

Justice and Juvenile Justice

Discover grants supporting justice initiatives, criminal justice reform, legal aid, law enforcement, and public safety programs. Funding is available to organizations and individuals working to improve legal systems and promote fairness.

244 grants

Literacy and Libraries

Discover grants that support literacy programs, library services, and reading initiatives. Funding promotes early childhood literacy, adult and youth literacy, digital and financial literacy education, in-kind book donations, and projects that promote access to works of literature.

555 grants

Mental Health

Discover grants for mental health programs, services, and initiatives that support emotional well-being, crisis intervention, counseling, therapy, and access to treatment. Funding supports efforts to address mental illness, behavioral health, and community-based mental health care.

741 grants

Municipalities

Discover grants available to municipalities and local government entities. Funding supports initiatives for infrastructure development, community services, urban renewal, public health, education, transportation, and environmental sustainability.

2431 grants

Nutrition and Food

Discover grants that support food security, nutrition programs, hunger relief, and healthy eating initiatives. Funding is available for food banks, food pantries, food assistance programs, school meals, community gardens, and projects promoting equitable access to nutritious food.

816 grants

Operating Support

Discover operating support grants that help sustain daily operations and core programming. Funding may cover general operations, administrative costs, staff salaries, utilities, and essential services to maintain and strengthen organizational impact.

533 grants

Pets and Animal Wildlife

Discover grants for animal welfare, pet care, wildlife protection, and conservation. Funding supports shelters, veterinary services, advocacy, habitat preservation, and programs that promote animal rescue and care.

555 grants

Preschool

Discover grants for preschools, kindergarten, Pre-K, childcare centers, daycare programs, and family care providers. Funding supports early childhood education, child development, curriculum enrichment, and school readiness.

799 grants

Preservation

Discover grants for historical preservation and cultural heritage conservation. Funding supports the restoration, maintenance, and protection of historic buildings, landmarks, monuments, preservation of artefacts and archives, as well as projects that promote historical awareness and history-focused educational programs.

704 grants

Quality of Life

Discover grants that improve quality of life, promote social connections, and support local programs. Funding enhances well-being, addresses community needs, and supports activities that lead to a positive impact and a better quality of life.

1532 grants

Refugee and Immigrant

Discover grants supporting immigration services, refugee assistance, and successful settlement and integration. Funding promotes social inclusion, enhances opportunities for immigrants and refugees, and supports initiatives that provide housing, healthcare, legal aid, education and employment.

148 grants

Research and Evaluation

Discover grants for research studies, clinical trials, program evaluations, researchers and data collection across various fields. Funding supports the advancement of knowledge through studies, research, and the evaluation of program effectiveness to improve outcomes in healthcare, education, technology, and more.

1183 grants

Science

Discover grants for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, STEAM education, and scientific studies. Funding supports research, clinical trials, laboratory expenses, and advancements in science.

635 grants

Secondary Education

Discover grants for secondary education at public, private, religious, and charter high schools, and school districts. Funding supports grades 9–12, educational programs and student outcomes.

1095 grants

Small Business

1400 grants

Social Justice

Discover grants that promote social justice, equity, and human and civil rights. Funding supports advocacy, initiatives, and programs that address discrimination, promote inclusion, and empower marginalized and underserved communities impacted by systemic injustice.

675 grants

Special Education

Discover grants for special education programs, supporting students with special needs, physical disabilities, mental disabilities, and learning impairments. Funding is available for teacher training, curriculum development, and accessibility enhancements for students.

28 grants

Sports and Recreation

Discover grants for sports and recreation programs. Funding supports sports leagues, athletic equipment, fitness programs, promotion of physical activities, health and wellness, summer camps, and access to recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities.

959 grants

Students

Discover grants for student learning, development, academic advancement, classroom projects, enrichment programs, out-of-school activities and support for underserved students. Funding supports students across K–12 and higher education.

189 grants

Substance Abuse

Discover grants for substance abuse prevention programs, including alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and addiction recovery initiatives. Funding supports research, efforts to reduce drug abuse, promote recovery, and strengthen outreach and education programs.

209 grants

Teachers

Discover grants for teachers to support classroom projects, educational programs, school supplies, professional development, and to recognize excellence in teaching. Funding is available for educators, instructors, and school staff from Pre-K to higher education.

260 grants

Technology

Discover grants for technology innovation and development, including AI, cybersecurity, software and hardware upgrades, and tech startups. Funding supports quantum technology, blockchain, clean tech, broadband expansion, and efforts to increase equity through technology access and adoption.

783 grants

Transportation

Discover grants for transportation, road infrastructure, traffic safety, and transit-related projects. Funding supports public transportation, low-emission vehicles (EVs), railways, aviation, bicycle pathways, patient transport, and community transit initiatives.

419 grants

Travel and Tourism

Discover grants for travel and tourism development and marketing, cultural tourism events and festivals. Funding is also available for educational travel and professional development through travel.

393 grants

Veterans and Military

Discover grants for veterans, military members, and their families. Funding supports programs and services that aid in the transition to civilian life, including education, employment assistance, mental health services, housing support, rehabilitation, outreach programs, and financial assistance.

211 grants

Women

Discover grants aimed at empowering women. Funding is available for programs focused on women's and girls' health, wellness, education, entrepreneurship, female leadership, career development, support for mothers, and efforts to combat gender-based discrimination.

386 grants

Women-Owned Startups and Businesses

Discover grants, funding, and in-kind support for women-owned startups, female entrepreneurs, and women in business. Explore funding opportunities accepting applications!

12 grants

Workforce

Discover grants for workforce development, job training, career readiness, and employment programs. Funding supports skills development, career education, economic advancement, workforce well-being, and initiatives that prepare individuals for an evolving job market.

1831 grants

Youth and At-Risk Youth

Discover grants for youth development, leadership, health, and education programs. Funding supports at-risk and underserved youth, training initiatives, juvenile delinquency prevention, and opportunities to improve outcomes for youth and young adults.

1794 grants